Citizens Advice finds one in three Scots going without food because of money
A third of Scots have been left unable to afford food at some point in the last year, a survey has revealed. Research for Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) found 33%
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Tag: Poverty / Austerity
Think tank warns of further public sector cuts if Tories stick to spending plans
Public services face a fresh round of austerity cuts within two years, according to a think tank. Vital areas that do not have spending protections are in line for real-terms
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SNP call for urgent action as report reveals 7.7 million living in ‘persistent poverty’
More than one in 10 people in the UK live in “persistent poverty”, according to a report that takes a fresh look at the way financial hardship is measured. A
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End-of-life research finds people in most deprived areas far more likely to die alone
People in Scotland’s most deprived neighbourhoods are almost a quarter more likely to die alone at home than others, new research says. The research says those living in the most
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All Scottish councils meeting school uniform grant pledge, Cosla says
Every council in Scotland is offering eligible families a grant of at least £100 to help with the cost of school uniforms, officials have confirmed. Council umbrella body Cosla said
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Jail for cleaner who stole more than £53,000 intended for Grenfell vicitms
A cleaner who stole more than £53,000 in relief funds intended for the victims of the Grenfell fire has been jailed for three years and two months. Antonio Gouveia (pictured)
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Poor social housing exacerbating pre-existing mental health problems of tenants
Unsuitable accommodation is exacerbating the conditions of social housing tenants with pre-existing mental health problems, according to new research. Mental health charity Mind found that the difficulties those with mental
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PM accused of abandoning ‘just-about-managing’ families pushed £1,250 into the red
The Prime Minister has been accused of “abandoning” promises she made to help working families after new research revealed that households have been pushed £1,250 into the red since her
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Charity expects demand for debt help to reach five-year high by end of 2018
Demand for help with debts is expected to reach a five-year high across 2018 as people increasingly find themselves struggling with everyday household bills, according to a charity. National Debtline,
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Four in 10 living on less than £6.60 a day after essentials
Four in 10 people have less than £6.60 per day left over for themselves after spending on essential bills, a report has found. A survey from Nationwide Building Society said
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